Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece

Athens, Greece • Piraeus (Athens) • Moored 7 am to 5 pm (April 27, Wed) • 8 miles to central Athens • Shuttle to main terminal if moored at Terminal B or C • Walk to Piareus • Taxi, Subway, HAL Tour or HOHO to Athens • Weather – Cool– 60’s Athens, Greece Athens Mykonos Athens, Greece Acropolis Cruise Terminal Athens, Greece Athens,C Greece A B Terminal A – Main Athens, Greece Cruise Terminal Essentials • Money • Euros $1.17 for 1 Euro • VISA – Not required for USA Citizens • Safety – Normal Precautions – • Internet – Widely available • Cell Service – All major providers • Taxis – readily available – mixed reviews Information: https://athensandbeyond.com/, www.davestravelpages.com, Transfer to Athens • 31 Euros per 3 person car https://agora.whyathens.com/ • 90 euros Up to 7 people/7 suitcases – Mercedes Mini-Van • 92 euros Up to 13 people/13 suitcases – Mercedes Mini-Bus • HAL Tour Shuttle - $60 per person – only 2 ½ hours in Athens • UberTaxi is available – Use Uber to order and pay for standard cab • 11-16 Euros estimated fare • Piraeus Subway station about 1.4 mile walk from Cruise Terminal • 24 Hour Pass 4.50 Euros • 15 minute ride to Athens (get within about ½ mile of Acropolis) Athens HOHO Three Routes - $35 USD pp First pick up at cruise terminal is about 11:30 am VERIFY TIME AS CRUISE SHIP DAYS MAY HAVE DIFFERENT SCHEDULE Green Route – 80 minutes Red Route – 110 Minutes Purple Route -90 Minutes city-sightseeing.com Visiting Acropolis • Tickets 20 Euros • Skip the line ticket 25 Euros • If you hire a guide they are allowed to use special line • 80 steep steps to get to Acropolis • Website https://archaeology-travel.com/ is an excellent source of detailed “How to” information for visiting Athens’ historical sites Athens Shopping Kolonaki – High End Shops Kolonaki Psiri Monastiraki Flea Market Plaka – More traditional souvenirs Monastiraki Psiri – Creative and Alternative shops Plaka More info: athensandbeyond.com Acropolis Restaurants/Food • Horiatiki Salada (Village style salad) • Dolmadakia (stuffed vine leaves) • Saganaki (fried cheese) • Tzatziki (cucumber dip) • Fava (hummus) • Spanakopita (Spinach Pie) • Tyropita (Cheese Pie) • Moussaka (Greek Lasgna?) • Loukoumades (fried dough balls) • Souvlaki (Souvlaki is a skewer of pork cubes inside a Pita) More at athensandbeyond.com along with Street Food Suggestions Athens souvenirs • Worry Beads • Greek Backgammon Board (Tavli) • Evil Eye (Mati) • Coffee, Herbs or Cheese Worry Beads Evil Eye • Ceramics • Olive Wood Products • Karogiozis figurines • Honey, Alcohol, Olive Oil • Cosmetics Karogiozis figurines One Day Itinerary • Acropolis • Acropolis Museum (Skip if short of time) • Hadrian’s Arch & Τhe Temple of Olympion Zeus • Syntagma Square – Changing of the guard • Cathedral, Roman Agora & Tower of the Winds • Explore Plaka & Monastiraki • Alternative - Athens Central Market & Psyrri Neighborhood • More info: • athensandbeyond.com • davestravelpages.com Private Tours • Viator • Tours by locals • Lots of Choices • Many high-quality private tours available • “Get your guide” HAL Tours HARD • Acropolis, Ancient Agora & Temple of Olympian Zeus - $160. 7.5 hrs • Athens & the Acropolis - $100, 4 hours • Athens, the Acropolis & Cape Sounion - $190, 8.5 hours • The Best of Athens - $229, 7.5 hours MODERATE • A Foodie Walk through Athens - $150, 5.5 hours • Acropolis Museum & Papadakis Gourmet Lunch - $260, 5 hours • Ancient Corinth & Canal - $80, 5 hours • Athens Sightseeing & Lycabettus Views - $140, 3.5 hours • Scenic Athens & the Plaka on Foot - $100, 6 hours EASY Panoramic Athens - $60, 3 hours.

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